Hospice Of Pamlico County, Inc
Bayboro, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341593)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (252) 745-5171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Hospice Of Pamlico County, Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. You can review CMS Care Compare directly for the most current data on this hospice.
Hospice Of Pamlico County, Inc serves 16 ZIP codes from its Bayboro, NC office in Pamlico County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of Pamlico County, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 341593, since 2007). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Pamlico County, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Bayboro, North Carolina, serving families in Pamlico County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 2007, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including the overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10 — have not been published for this hospice. CMS often withholds these figures when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality, only that public survey data is not currently available.
CMS has also not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the North Carolina state average of 97.95 can be made at this time. A care index score of 4 and a rate of 2.9% for visits in the last days of life have been reported by CMS, though these should be reviewed alongside official CMS materials for full context.
Hospice Of Pamlico County, Inc serves a ZIP code area covering 16 ZIP codes from its Bayboro office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Pamlico County, Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 2007 (CCN 341593), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the North Carolina state average of 97.95 is available at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Bayboro, North Carolina office in Pamlico County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Pamlico County, Inc is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can relate to organizational mission but does not by itself indicate the quality of care provided.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 2007.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (252) 745-5171 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (252) 745-5171 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, how care needs are met, availability of staff, and how the hospice communicates with families — questions best directed to the hospice at (252) 745-5171.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Pamlico County, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341593?state=NC to confirm current ratings and details.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.